Pressluft is Different

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration (II-CRC) Standard S-100 states that, “When practical, the preferred system for cleaning rugs is to remove them from the customer’s home or business and clean them in a controlled ‘in-plant’ environment”. Standard S-100 continues, “Failure to perform specialized procedures may result in permanent damage to the rug and or flooring under and around the rug”. It is unfortunate that carpet cleaners convince their customers that they can properly clean wool rugs with their truck mount equipment in the home. This is absolutely incorrect and one of the most serious mistakes the rug owner and carpet cleaner, can make.

Thousands of rugs are ruined everyday by carpet cleaners and unskilled rug cleaners, that take a huge risk with your fine rugs. Hiring a Certified Master Rug Cleaner will insure that your Wool, Silk, Cotton and Blended rugs are properly cleaned and handled throughout the cleaning process.

At Pressluft we clean all natural fiber rugs in our Rocklin Plant. We implement Green Cleaning whenever possible by using safe solutions, clean rinses, appropriate disposal of debris and when Mother Nature allows, we use the sun and wind for drying.

The Pressluft Process

Prior to cleaning, rugs are inspected, fiber tested, and colorfast tested in our Rocklin Rug Cleaning Plant. The results of the tests dictate which method of cleaning is safe and appropriate for each rug. Not all rugs are cleaned the same way. We take meticulous care of every rug. Contaminated rugs are kept separate from non-contaminated rugs on our trucks and in our shop.

We DUST rugs. In fact our name Pressluft means compressed air. This is the first step in our cleaning procedure. The process of dusting removes dirt from the rug prior to washing. Yes, you read that correctly- we remove all the dirt before we start washing! We really get down to the nitty gritty and after the deep dirt is gone then we wash the fibers. Some rug cleaners vacuum rugs before they wash them- vacuuming does not remove the deep down dirt that is removed with dusting. Many cleaners do not remove any dirt before they apply water- that results in the dirt becoming mud and settling into the foundation fibers. Carpet cleaners that use truck mount units or portable units to clean rugs are surface cleaning not deep cleaning. In-home cleaning will remove surface dirt but it will leave chemical residues (which hastens re-soiling) and mud ( in the foundation fibers) causing brittleness and breakage of the fibers. Over time a rug that is cleaned in the home may fall apart from the inside out.

From Our Clients

I highly recommend Pressluft, they made my grandmother’s Oriental Rug look like new!A.Hubins,

Auburn, CA

My neighbor referred me to you when I was telling her about how my wool rug was ruined by another rug cleaner. She was right, you do a great job- my rugs look beautiful. I will never use anyone but Pressluft and I will refer you to my friends and family.S. Berkley,

El Dorado Hills, CA

Pressluft, I want to thank you for the great job on our dining room rug. This was the second time you have cleaned difficult stains from this old rug and once again Pressluft performed exemplary.D. Brewer

Granite Bay, CA

Seeing is believing. The video of my rug getting dusted is amazing- and to think I vacuum that rug everyday! Thank You Pressluft, I will definitely have it dusted again in 6 months.C. Lokner,